Let’s flood the feed with good trouble! Join Red Wine & Blue and special guest Kris and Dave TONIGHT (Oct. 22) at 7 PM ET for a social bank. We’ll bring the posts, you bring your phone. Let’s beat the algorithm and get out the vote! Sign up: go.redwine.blue/102226-BS
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Not political? No problem. In fact, it’s perfect. Red Wine & Blue is a community of diverse suburban women fighting extremism, one friend at a time. ➡️ go.redwine.blue/RWB-BS
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After nearly 31 years in her Wisconsin school district, Dr. Peggy Larson was forced into early retirement by her Moms for Liberty-backed school board after standing up for a trans student. Stories like this are a reminder of why local elections are SO important.
Thanks to everyone who joined us and @hcrichardson.bsky.social in Ohio! Couldn’t make it? You can watch the recording here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPxB...
2 DAYS UNTIL SHOW UP, SPEAK UP! 📚💜 We’re gathering virtually on Sept. 24 with authors, librarians, educators, parents, students and book lovers to celebrate the Freedom to Read, make our voting plan, and contact our reps to let them know we’re paying attention. Registration is free! See you there.
Can politics actually feel good? The answer is YES. 💜 Our founder Katie Paris took the #TED stage this summer to talk about how conversations with your friends can have a big impact on elections. And now, her TED Talk is officially LIVE! Watch Katie’s TED Talk ⬇️
Make sure you’re registered and see who’s on your ballot here:
Women having conversations with people they already know can be pretty powerful. Anna Staver’s piece takes a great look at RWB and why right-wing groups are falling behind. And seeing our founder on the cover of her hometown paper? Pretty special. 🩷 Read more: www.cleveland.com/news/2026/09...
Karen was going through one of the hardest moments of her life, but she still wanted to help immigrant and refugee families in her community. One idea led to another, and soon she had a 12-act talent show that raised $2,000. Read her inspiring story on our Substack ⬇️
This is what happens when we don't back down! 🙌
BREAKING: In a major win, Ohio voters will no longer have to provide documentary proof of citizenship when registering to vote at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles after a federal court blocked the requirement. Nearly 30% of Ohioans register through the BMV, making it a critical access point to voting.
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Katie Paris is an Ohio suburban mom and 25-year political veteran. She founded of @redwine.blue, a community of over half a million women. Paris explores the women's club movement, whose millions of members shaped Progressive Era reform and the fight for civil rights. #WeAreAmerica250
This week, Sara Wiles joined us on our podcast to share her story of getting involved locally, and what can happen when you stop doubting yourself and start saying yes. Read more on our Substack.
Our friends at AMAZE are hosting SexEdCon 2026! 🎊 It’s a free event for parents, educators, and others who care about inclusive sex ed. They’ll be talking about decoding the manosphere and how you can talk to boys about what they’re seeing online. Check it out! go.redwine.blue/AMAZE
Last night we had a great conversation about reclaiming America’s 250th with @hcrichardson.bsky.social! If you weren’t able to join, you can catch the recording here: youtu.be/aNZxnf1mYFk
Heather Cox Richardson (@hcrichardson.bsky.social) is joining us on Zoom this Wednesday, July 1, at 7:30 PM ET for a conversation about reclaiming America’s 250th in a way that honors our full history and helps us build a better future for all of us. Hope to see you there!
Worried about data centers in your community? Join us in Hilliard this Thursday! See you there.
🎉THIS THURSDAY 🎉 Innovation Ohio and @redwineblueusa.bsky.social are hosting the town hall, “When Data Centers Come to Town.” 📅June 25th ⏰6:00pm - 7:30pm 📍5181 Northwest Pkwy, Hilliard, OH 43026 RSVP: go.redwine.blue/Digging
It's been four years since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Join us on June 24 at 7:30 p.m. ET for a conversation with Heather Booth and Jessica Valenti about where we've been, what's happening now, and how people across the country are fighting back and building what's next.
The FCC has proposed a new rule that would require warning labels on family TV shows simply because they include LGBTQ+ characters or stories. If you're tired of censorship being disguised as "protecting our kids," add your name and tell the FCC to reject this discriminatory rule.
Our June Banned Book Club pick is Mad Honey, and we’re excited to welcome authors Jodi Picoult (jodipicoult.bsky.social) and Jennifer Finney Boylan (jennyboylan.bsky.social) for a special conversation! Join us June 15 at 7:30 PM ET to hear directly from both authors about why they wrote this story.
🚨 HEADS UP OHIO! Ohio Statehouse Republicans are racing to pass this bill (HJB 795) that would devastate Ohio’s Medicaid program. Contact your legislators TODAY and tell them to stop HB 795.
TUESDAY 6/9/26🚨 #Ohio Statehouse Republicans are trying to sneak their devastating #Medicaid bill into law by hiding it inside another bill‼️ Here's a list of legislators to contact tonight and tomorrow morning: bit.ly/MagaMedicaid...
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Join Red Wine & Blue (@redwineblueusa.bsky.social) and Campaign for Southern Equality for a virtual workshop tomorrow, June 3rd at 7:00 PM, where you will learn how to fight back against censorship and get diverse books back in your child’s classroom. Register at bit.ly/4nyAT6K
Our friends at Families United for Trans Rights are kicking off Pride Month with Dylan Mulvaney, actress, activist, and currently starring as Anne Boleyn in Broadway’s Six! Come celebrate Pride, hear Dylan’s story, and learn how to show up for trans rights! Register below 🏳️⚧️ go.redwine.blue/7ha
Tomorrow kicks off Pride Month! 🌈 Our Red Wine & Gay merch just got a few new additions, including some brand-new stickers and tote bags we’re pretty excited about. Shop here: go.redwine.blue/PRIDE26-BS
We had a great conversation with Jaclyn Friedman at @educateusaction.bsky.social about the misinformation surrounding what kids are actually learning in school when it comes to sex education.
Take action to support sex ed this Sex Ed For All Month here: educateusaction.org/schoolboard/ and listen to the whole conversation with @jaclynf.bsky.social and @redwineblueusa.bsky.social here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzcX...
Nonstop news + daily life can feel like too much lately. Join us for a Zoom with author & burnout expert Amelia Nagoski on May 19 at 7:30 PM ET to talk burnout, stress, and how to keep going without running ourselves into the ground. Caring for ourselves and each other is part of this work too. 💜
See you tonight!
The Supreme Court just changed the rules on voting rights, making it harder to ensure fair representation for Black and brown communities. Join us May 6 at 7:30 PM ET with Janai Nelson of LDF. She argued the case in front of the U.S. Supreme Court and will break down what it means and what's next. ⬇️
The Supreme Court just changed the rules on voting rights, making it harder to ensure fair representation for Black and brown communities. Join us May 6 at 7:30 PM ET with Janai Nelson of LDF. She argued the case in front of the U.S. Supreme Court and will break down what it means and what's next. ⬇️
Do you live in Ohio Congressional District 15? Join us tonight in Hilliard for our Empty Suit Townhall to talk about all the things Rep. Mike Carey has, and hasn't, done his entire term. Show up and bring a friend! go.redwine.blue/ETHIL-BS
New designs have arrived in our Month of Moms collection 🩷 Shirts, mugs, totes, stickers, buttons, and yard signs celebrating moms, including dog and cat moms! Perfect for gifting (or treating yourself). Order by April 19 to get it in time for Mother’s Day! go.redwine.blue/MOM26-BS
AI data centers are popping up in communities across the country. They promise jobs and innovation, but what do these massive facilities actually mean for the places where they’re built? Join us tonight at 6:30 PM ET to learn the local impacts and ways to hold decision-makers accountable. Sign up ⬇️
Unable to attend or want to learn more about the impacts of data centers? Hear directly from Ohio women speaking out about one built in their neighborhood. Watch here: youtube.com/shorts/97Ewl...
Your state's DMV might be sharing your driver’s license photos and personal info with ICE through a national law-enforcement database. That info can be combined with facial recognition and social media scraping to track you. Contact your state reps and tell them to stop ICE from accessing our data!
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This Tuesday at 7pm EST LDF's President and Director-Counsel @janainelson.bsky.social joins @redwineblueusa.bsky.social to discuss LDF's Supreme Court case to protect Black voters and the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Register here to join: https://go.redwine.blue/fb1
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Photos from a #NoKings sign making meeting. It was so wonderful being with like minded people. 🍕 & Wine. #RedWineAndBlue @redwineblueusa.bsky.social
Join us on Tuesday, March 31 at 7:30 PM ET for a conversation with moms of trans kids about what their families are experiencing right now and what it looks like to advocate for their children. We’ll also be joined by special guest Minnesota State Rep. Leigh Finke. Sign up ⬇️
Red Wine & Blue is teaming up with Shannon Watts’ Bonfire groups to give women practical tools to organize and lead locally. Together, we’re helping women grow their impact—and connect across communities.
Find a local group in the Red Wine & Blue Network: go.redwine.blue/NETWORK-BS
🚨 The SAVE Act passed the House and Trump is putting enormous pressure on Senate leaders to change the rules so they can pass it with fewer votes. They are not unified on this, which means they need to hear from YOU. And we need to act fast because they are expected to vote soon.
Black women in the U.S. face a 3–4x higher risk of pregnancy-related death than white women due to systemic racism, gaps in care, and policy failures. Join us on Tue. 2/24 at 7:30 PM ET for an expert discussion on what’s driving it, why it persists, and what we can do next. Sign up below ⬇️
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Katie Paris founded Red, Wine & Blue to harness suburban women's political power — now more than 600,000 members are deploying it to oppose ICE in their communities.